AI Quiz Study Guide
how to tell teachers
"i used chatgpt to brainstorm essay topics about romeo and juliet. i selected the theme of fate vs. free will and developed my own analysis." "i used ai to check my math solutions for errors. i found and corrected two mistakes in my work." when in doubt ask your teacher
red light
(STOP- not acceptable) -final submissions -tests and quizzes -original assignments -creative projects -when teachers say no -inappropriate behavior or harassment
Green light
(generally ok) -research starting points -grammar and style help -brainstorming ideas -study aids -learning new concepts
yellow light
(proceed with caution) (always ask your teacher first and document your use) -homework assistance -draft writing -problem-solving help -creative inspiration
Fortune 100 recruiters are noticing
-eyes like they are reading -unnatural speech patters
main congestive risk
AI can change how you think making you more "algorithmic"; it is important that you develop your critical and creative thinking abilities in these formative years of high school; learn to use AI as a tool that makes you smarter, not one that thinks for you
honesty
Am i being transparent about my AI use?
Permission
Does my teacher allow AI for this assignment?
Purpose
Why am i using this tool? (to learn or to avoid learning?)
process
Will this help me understand or just give me an answer?
growth
am i still developing my own skills?
When you must tell your teacher
anytime you use AI for assignment help; when ai assists with research or writing; if you use ai to check your work; when teacher specifically asks about ai use
A in SMART
ask AI specific, helpful questions
E in VERIFY
evaluate for bias and accuracy
F in VERIFY
follow teacher and school guidelines
church's viewpoint
honesty; integrity; stewardship; justice; and growth
I in VERIFY
identify AI assistance in your own work
M in SMART
make sure AI use is allowed
algorithmic
preferring quick answers over deep understanding, and "statistical patterns over causal understanding"
R in SMART
review and verify AI responses
R in VERIFY
revise with your own thinking and voice
S in SMART
start with your own thinking first
honesty and AI use
teachers what to hear YOUR ideas, not ai's; there will be punishments for using incorrectly
T in SMART
transform AI output with your own ideas; do not simply reword information
how to document ai
use the documentation form each and every time you use ai; reference the MLA Citation document to cite AI usage
V in VERIFY
validate information with reliable sources
Y in VERIFY
yield to human judgement and creativity
